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Pond Cypress

Taxodium ascendens

Category: Deciduous Tree • Pond Cypress

Pond cypress is a unique deciduous conifer ideal for wetland landscapes and wildlife habitats.

Mature Height: 40-80 feet
Mature Width: 15-20 feet
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 5-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous

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Description

Pond Cypress is a deciduous conifer native to the southeastern United States, often found in wetland areas. It features a pyramidal shape and can grow in standing water. Its foliage turns a beautiful reddish-brown in the fall.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist conditions. Thrives in wet, acidic soils typical of swampy areas.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained, moist soil with a preference for acidic pH. Adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenscreening

Special Features

Deciduous coniferunique habitat preference

Wildlife Value

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife.

Resistance / Tolerance

Tolerant of wet conditions and some flooding.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for wetland restoration projects and naturalistic landscapes. Provides excellent habitat for wildlife.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Pond Cypress a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

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